Kildare were comfortable winners over Offaly in the quarter-final, 0-19 to 1-12, with the Faithful County’s goal coming from a late penalty. After a bright start against Dublin they disappeared, shipping 4-16 to the Leinster champions.

Louth recorded an impressive first-round away win over Laois before losing to Wexford in Drogheda. They saw off Antrim’s challenge in the first qualifier, winning 1-17 to 1-11, again with home advantage.

Kieran McGeeney’s men should have enough quality to progress but even a couple of qualifier wins won’t make it a satisfactory season.

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